Jake O’Brien: Swindon Town sign Crystal Palace centre-back on loan

Jake O’Brien has played 14 times for Crystal Palace's under-23 side this season

Swindon Town have signed centre-back Jake O'Brien from Crystal Palace on loan until the end of the season.

The 20-year-old initially joined the Eagles in February on loan before joining permanently in the summer.

O'Brien came through the ranks at Cork City and has been playing for Palace's under-23 side this season.

"I'm delighted to be joining Swindon and hopefully I can play a part in us getting up the table," he told the Swindon website.

Ben Garner's Robins are fifth in League Two, two points behind the automatic promotion places.

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